AIMIM challenges denial of kite election symbol in High Court

The All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) filed a petition in a High Court seeking a directive that the Election Commission allocate the kite symbol for the forthcoming elections. The party contends that the symbol is essential for its electoral identity and has been denied without clear justification. In its filing, AIMIM argued that the commission’s refusal infringes on its right to contest elections with a recognizable emblem. The Election Commission had earlier informed the party that the kite symbol was already assigned to another organization, prompting the legal challenge. The court has scheduled a hearing to consider the petition, and its decision could set a precedent for future symbol allocations across parties.